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22 Februarie 2019

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Vloedwater angs trek die water skielik terug en kom toe weer terug met een groot slag,” “Dit was soos by die see as die water het Monique gesê en juis die opmerterugtrek en die golf dan skielik king gemaak oor hoe vreemd hulle dit oor jou slaan. Een oomblik was die gevind het, amper soos by die see as lodge enkeldiep onder water en toe die water terugtrek. Skielik was die skielik was die water skouerdiep!” enkeldiep water skouerdiep. “Dit was toe dat De Wet vir ons So vertel die 36-jarige Monique Bezuidenhout van die vloedwater skreeu om uit te kom!” In daardie wat verlede Woensdagaand groot stadium was hulle 13 mense wat dele van die gewilde Popallin Range geskarrel het om meubelment en toerusting te probeer red. Daar was in puin gelê het. Die prentjiemooi 10 000 ha Po- een gas die aand by die lodge, maar pallin Ranch is geleë op die oewers dié kon Monique-hulle betyds waarvan die Nwanedzirivier sowat 40 km sku en na hoër terrein skuif. Met die vanaf die Kruger Nasionale pad se vloedwater op hulle, het die groep Pafuri-hek. Monique en haar man, De alles gelos en na veiligheid gevlug. “Ons wou eers Wet, is as eienaars “… my kind het begin in die parkeervan dié wegbreekterrein skuiling plaas welbekend. bid en gevra ‘Here, dit soek, maar in “Dit het omis nou genoeg, asse- daardie stadium trent so 21:30 hard begin reën,” blief’, net dat ons almal was die waterstroom reeds te het Monique gesê. veilig kon uitkom” sterk. De Wet Dit was die aand van 13 Februarie. “Dit het so hard het toe gesê ons moet tussen die gereën dat, teen 22:30, toe loop ons kamers [chalets] gaan skuiling soek reënmeter oor. Ons het toe besluit waar die water stiller is,” het Monique dat as dit teen 23:30 weer 100 mm gesê.Volgens Monique het dit hulle gereën het [200 mm in totaal], dan nie minder nie as drie-en-‘n-half ure moet ons gaan kyk of alles reg is by geneem om vanaf Kamer 2 tot Kamer 4 te vorder, met elk van die kamers De Wet’s Kamp.” De Wet’s Kamp is die hoofkamp wat sowat 60 m uitmekaar is. “Tusby Popallin Ranch, met die Bezuid- sen kamer 3 en 4 was daar ‘n stroom enhouts wat sowat 900 m hoër op vloedwater. Ons het aan takke en van die kamp af bly. “Toe ons by die bome geklou soos ons deur die water kamp aankom, was die lodge reeds na veiligheid gespook het. Eers toe enkeldiep onder water. Ons het almal ons in die diep water was, het van ons geskarrel om die meubels vanaf die personeel vir ons gesê hulle kan nie houtdek te kry … So 45 minute later swem nie. (Vervolg o p. 2) Deur Andries van Zyl

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Die prentjiemooi De Wet’s Kamp by Popallin Ranch is verlede week deur vloedwater oorstroom, nadat meer as 400 mm reën in sowat 10 ure geval het. Inlas: Hoe die kamp gelyk het voor die vloedwaters. Foto’s verskaf.

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Vloedwater oorweldig bekende lodge (Vervolg van p. 1) Ons moes hulle toe een vir een op hulle rûe uitswem,” het Monique gesê. Monique het gesê dat sy in haar lewe nooit weer so iets wil beleef nie. “Dit is net soveel water en so sterk … Jy worry oor almal behalwe jouself … my kind het begin bid en gevra ‘Here, dit is nou genoeg, asseblief’, net dat ons almal veilig kon uitkom.” Buiten vir die skade aan De Wet’s Kamp, het hulle ook skade aan infrastruktuur gehad by hul Bo: Die kroeg- en restaurantgedeelte van die lodge by De Wet’s Kamp het groot skade gehad, nadat die Nwanedzirivier sy walle tydens die stortreën oorstroom het. Inlas links: Hoe die restaurant voorheen gelyk het. Onder: Die jong Ettienne Bezuidenhout (8) wys tot waar die vloedwater by die lodge opgestoot het. Ma Monique het gesê die vloedvlak was hoër as dié van die 2 000 vloede. Foto’s verskaf.

Sigonde Kamp. “Dit is moeilik om ‘n skadeberaming in hierdie stadium te maak. Baie van ons houtmeubels kon ons terugkry,” het Monique gesê. Maar te midde van die nagmerrie-ervaring en skade gaan dinge normaalweg voort by Popallin Ranch. “Alles is nou weer droog wat bo die grond moes wees. Ons ander kampe is oop. De Wet’s Kamp sal oor so drie weke weer ten volle funksioneel wees,” het Monique hierdie Woensdag gesê. Sy het bygevoeg dat, ten

spyte van die skade, hulle baie dankbaar is vir die reën. In totaal, het sy gesê, het hulle daardie aand in ‘n kwessie van 10 ure meer as 400 mm reën gemeet. “Die vloedvlak was hoër as die van die vloede van 2 000,” het Monique gesê. Intussen is berig ontvang van vloedskade ook in omliggende gebiede, tot so ‘n mate dat die DA verlede week gevra het dat die Masisi, Thohoyandou, Madimbo, Tshilamba en Folovhodwe areas tot rampgebied verklaar word.

Six arrested for alleged fuel fraud Court News

The six suspects arrested for allegedly defrauding a wellknown Louis Trichardt-based company out of more than a millions rands’ worth of fuel is to remain behind bars until their next court appearance. The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit arrested the six suspects, aged between 24 and 37, for alleged fraud and theft on Friday. The group were arrested after a sting operation. Two suspects were arrested at a well-known private company in Louis Trichardt. Shortly afterwards, another four suspects were arrested at a petrol station in Siloam. According to Hawks spokesperson Capt Matimba Maluleke, the six suspects were arrested after investigations revealed that between January and October 2018 the six suspects, two drivers and four petrol attendants, had

allegedly connived and unlawfully used the private company’s fuel cards to refuel their own private vehicles and withdraw cash to bribe the attendants in the process. “The investigation revealed that the company lost approximately R1.8 million from the group’s alleged fraudulent activities,” said Maluleke. The six appeared in the Dz-

anani Magistrate’s Court on Monday. They are Zachariah Maumela (37), Mulalo Maida (36), Tshimangadzo Nekhavhambe (33), Phathutshedzo Masindi (31), Thiathu Ratshivhanda (36) and Ridovuona Malusele (24). The six were remanded in custody until Friday, 22 February, for their next court appearance and a formal bail application.

Four of the six alleged fraudsters arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit on Friday. Photo: Limpopo Hawks.

BUSINESS talk New owner for Van Wyk Engineering Let us know about your new business By Andries van Zyl

Van Wyk Engineering, which first opened its doors for business in Louis Trichardt in 1972, has been under new ownership since October last year. “Van Wyk Engineering is looking forward to providing you with the same personal attention and quality work enjoyed by our present clients,” said new owner manager Salome Smith. Salome, who was an employee at the business under the previous management, was

offered the opportunity the take over the company. “At first it was a challenge for me. But I learned and I love what I am doing. My mother always told me that if you are going to do something, you should do it 100%,” said Salome. The company specializes in areas ranging from building trailers to maintaining and repairing light- and heavy-duty vehicles. “We also specialize in welding (aluminium, stainless steel and cast iron) and the manufacturing of U-bolts that vary in size from 12mm to 24mm,” said Salome. They

The team at Van Wyk Engineering. Pictured from left to right are Salome Smith (new owner and manager), Simon Maluleke (co-manager and counter sales), John Munjonjo, Joseph Mahloko, Colbert Ralinala, Anna Mulaudzi, Albert Maphangule and Isaac Mathata.

also build sub-frames and trailers and, among others, manufacture tow bars and front and rear bumpers for trucks. Regarding maintenance, Van Wyk Engineering’s list of services includes oil services for heavy-duty vehicles and brake replacements on all lightand heavy-duty vehicles, TLB repairs, welding and repairs on tipper bins and cylinder services, as well as press work (in and out) on bushes and bearings. “Our vision at Van Wyk Engineering is to achieve controlled growth while maintaining stability and to have a clear vision as to where we are and where we are going. We want to create a pleasant work environment and personal satisfaction through teamwork that can be enjoyed by the company and its clients,” said Salome. Van Wyk Engineering is situated in Industria Street, Louis Trichardt. It is open on weekdays from 07:30 to 16:30. For more information, phone Salome at 015 004 0149 or 071 540 3497. Alternatively, phone counter and sales manager Simon Maluleke at 082 060 8393.

BUSINESS talk is a column focussing on new developments. developments in the local business arena. New development will be highlighted through To enable us to keep the column running a once-off short write-up free of charge. on a weekly basis, readers and businesses are For information, phone Andries at 015 516 invited to contact us and let us know of new 4996/7.

Camp Africa welcomes new managers By Andries van Zyl

Camp Africa received a bit of a facelift in this last year, in cluding a fresh spot of paint, a tiled ablution block, a music system, a little décor revamp (still working on small bits and pieces that require a bit of a ‘female touch’, as it were) and a little maintenance. Owners Dave and Jacqui van Graan have also appointed new camp managers, namely Dean and Carol Pelser, who have already brought fresh, new life into Camp Africa in the three months of their being here. “We are sure that they will bring the camp back to its former glory. Both Dean and Carol have ideas to further liven up Camp Africa,” said Jacqui. Situated in the Hanglip Plantation just outside of Louis Trichardt, Camp Africa’s cosy bush pub, Eagles’ Nest, is fully licensed and keeps the most common types of alcohol. In

winter, a burning fire keeps the bar warm, and in summer, a cool mountain breeze usually brings relief. Camp Africa caters for small birthday parties, conferences and functions. “We are willing to accommodate any request as far as we possibly can. The large boma area holds a ‘kuier-fireplace’, so that the beautiful evenings of this region may be enjoyed. For smaller, more intimate groups, there is a fireplace just outside the bar area,” said Jacqui. Recently introduced at Camp Africa is a ‘pub-lunch’ type menu that includes steak and chips, pie, chips and gravy and Camp Africa pizza. “We just have to note that we are not a restaurant, so do not expect to be served immediately – if you feel like a pizza, please do phone ahead, so that we can start the oven,” said Jacqui. Camp Africa is also a Birdlife SA Birding-Friendly estab-

lishment, so birdwatchers can also enjoy the many birds that are endemic to the area. Other activities that can be enjoyed at and/or from Camp Africa include tree-spotting, mountain biking, 4x4 and 4x2 trails, butterflies and moths (entomology in general), to name but a few. For more information, phone 079 722 0968, or Dean on 079 564 1359 or Carol on 076 226 7552.

New managers of Camp Africa Dean and Carol Pelser. Photo supplied.

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Soutpansberg se droogte is uiteindelik gebreek Deur Andries van Zyl

Dit wil voorkom asof die boere nou tevrede is met die goeie reën wat die afgelope week oor die Soutpansberg uitgesak het. “Die laaste keer wat ons gepraat het, was die droogte nog hoog op die agenda. Maar ek dink ons kan ná die lekker reën van die afgelope week sê sy rug is nou hol gery. Dit is nie meer droog in die Soutpansbergdistrik nie,” het mnr. Fanie Havinga, voorsitter van die Soutpansberg Distrikslandbou-unie, hierdie week gesê. Volgens Havinga het dit lekker gereën van die noorde tot die suide en ooste tot die weste. “Die weiding in die veld lyk baie mooi en daar waar dit nog skraps was, is die veld besig om vinnig te herstel,” het Havinga gesê. Van die gemiddelde reënvalsyfers wat Havinga vir die afgelope week genoem het, het ingesluit 75 mm vir Alldays, 190 mm by die Albasinidam, 80 mm vir die westelike Vivo-omgewing, 130 mm vir die suidelike Vivo-omgewing, 130 mm vir Waterpoort, 160 mm tot 250 mm vir die Levubu-omgewing en 50 mm vir Musina. “Die Here sal altyd voorsien. Ons moet net glo en vertrou,” het Havinga gesê. Ten spyte van berigte van vloedskade soos by Popallin Ranch en in die Masisi en Madimbo areas, het Havinga gesê hyself het geen berig van skade ontvang nie. “Ek dink dit was te droog in ‘n groen veld vir die water om weg te loop. As ons in Maart nog reën kan kry, sal ons baie bly wees. Die ondergrondse water het nog nodig om aangevul te word voor die lang wintermaande aanbreek,” het Havinga gesê. Die Department van Waterwese en Sanitasie het na aanleiding van die week se goeie reën egter steeds inwoners van Limpopo versoek om water spaarsamig te gebruik. “Ons damvlakke is stadig aan die herstel ná die reën wat oor meeste dele van Limpopo geval het,” het die Department Woensdag

Leser Eben van de Vyver het Maandag hierdie foto geneem van die Nandonidam wat die naweek begin oorloop het vanweë die afgelope week se goeie reënneerslae oor die streek. Foto verskaf.

in ‘n persverklaring gesê. Volgens die departement het die gemiddelde vlak van damme in die provinsie die afgelope week tot 65,7% gestyg, ‘n volle 2,82% meer as die vorige week. Dit stem ooreen met die gemiddelde vlakke van damme in die ooreenstemmende tyd verlede jaar van 64,02%. “In die Vhembe Distrik het beide die Nandoni- en Vondodam die 100% merk oorskry, met Nandoni wat tans op 102,34% staan, meer as die 93,71% van verlede week. Dit is ‘n verligting vir gemeenskappe in en om Thohoyandou. Die Vondodam staan tans op 101,44%, ‘n geweldige toename op die 86,30% van verlede week,” het die departement gesê. Teen Maandag hierdie week het die Albasinidam op 77,2% gestaan. Vir die volledige stand van die streek se damme, blaai na p.8.

Avonturier Dave steek 1 000 km punt op staptog verby Deur Andries van Zyl

Avonturier Dave van Graan (foto regs) het nog ‘n mylpaal bereik toe hy die 1 000 km merk van sy epiese 1 600 km staptog vanaf Ruacana tot by Victoria Valle hierdie week verbygesteek het. “Ek is self bly en kan dit amper nie glo dat ek die 1 000 km punt verbygesteek het nie. Ek het so baie ervarings gehad, nuwe interessante mense ontmoet en plekke gesien,” het die 62-jarige Dave per Woensdag per WhatsApp aan die Zoutpansberger gesê. In daardie stadium het hy hom by die dorp Katima Mulilo bevind waar hy bietjie gerus het en noodsaaklike herstelwerk aan sy sleepwaentjie, die Bart Mobile, moes verrig. “Ek moet nuwe rims kry vir my waentjie. Die gewig op my waentjie het die huidige rims baie verniel en Katima is die laaste plek waar ek kan kry,” het Dave gesê.

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Tot en met Woensdag het Dave al sowat 1 100 km gestap. Sy epiese staptog het op 15 Januarie by Ruacana begin. Buiten vir die persoonlike uitdaging, stap Dave om bewusmaking te kweek vir die bewaring van Suidelike Afrika se renosterbevolking. So stap hy dié keer ter bewusmaking van onder meer African Anti-Poaching Services (AAPS). Volgens Dave moes hy teen Woensdag nog besluit presies watter roete hy gaan volg na die Victoria Valle. In daardie stadium het hy gehoop om ‘n geleentheid te kry na Kasane. “Die pad tussen Katima en Livingstone is net te gevaarlik om te stap weens al die vragmotors en slaggate,” het Dave gesê. Maar selfs al kry Dave nie ‘n geleentheid nie, sal dit hom nie stop nie. “Indien ek nie ‘n geleent heid kry nie, dan loop ek maar tot by die grens en hopelik kry iemand my jammer en help my,” het Dave gesê. Vanaf Kasane beplan Dave om via die Kazan-

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Koben’s inspiring story through the camera lens A story of hope

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Fifteen-year-old Koben Hofmeyr’s story of spiritual triumph over tragedy has been told in a moving and inspiring photographic and videographic documentary, spearheaded by The Players’ Fund and sponsored by Canon South Africa. The Players’ Fund Project Hero, through which the stories of five rugby heroes are being told, offers hope to former rugby players whose lives have been forever changed by serious injuries on the field. Canon SA provided funding support for the project and has sponsored the camera and video equipment for the filming of these documentaries. The stories are being captured by well-known photographer Nardus Engelbrecht and acclaimed videographer Halden Krog. On 19 May 2018, in Bela-Bela, Koben ran onto the rugby field for his school, Hoërskool Louis Trichardt. He was a popular and respected captain, playing inside centre and identified by those close to him as “always fit and well prepared” and known as “an intelligent player”. In the second half of the match, Koben lined up his opponent for a tackle, as he had done so many times before. On impact, he felt the player’s hip hit his neck, heard a cracking sound and he fell to the ground. He immediately felt pain, pins and needles and realised that he could not stand up.That he was seriously injured and required urgent medical attention became apparent very quickly. Whilst this tragic scenario could be viewed as a nightmare for most, Koben and his family have grown even stronger since this accident and are thankful for what they deem to be blessings from God. His parents are in awe of the progress that Koben has made during his rehabilitation and are grateful for the wonderful support they have received from Koben’s school, their community All the photos of 15-year-old Koben Hofmeyr and that of the wider rugby and friendship circles. When Koben ran onto the field in May last year, accompanying this article was taken by wellknown photographer Nardus Engelbrecht and he did so with a team behind him. Now on his road to recovery, a team approach is also being adopted. supplied on behalf of The Players Fund.

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His immediate support base has been joined by the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, who partners with Koben and his family, as they have done with a further 107 former rugby players in South Africa who are in similar situations. The fund helps rugby players who have been seriously injured by providing support on three levels: Psychological – injured players may be forced out of the game but they are encouraged to remain part of the rugby community. It takes a team to pick up a fallen player, and the fund joins this team. Physical – the fund provides equipment such as wheelchairs, as well as other essentials, to improve the quality of their lives. Emotional – the staff of the fund are just a phone call away, offering strength and encouragement for the injured players and their family as they learn to cope. “We are very proud to be part of this exceptional project, which offers encouragement to rugby players who are struggling to adapt to life after serious injury on the sports field. To see Koben’s story come to life in such beautifully captured images and videos using our equipment is tremendously rewarding. We trust that everyone who watches these stories will draw inspiration from them,” says Dana Eitzen, corporate and marketing communications executive at Canon SA. Canon SA is a proud supporter of South African sport. The company is the title sponsor of the South African Disabled Golf Open and the South African Disabled Golf Association’s First Swing programme, both of which serve to uplift, acknowledge and support South Africans who strive to live beyond their physical limitations and play golf. The other four former rugby players who will feature in The Players’ Fund Project Hero include Charles (Chicco) Oppelt (33 years old from Mamre); Amos Mzimela (46 years old from East London), Henry Afrikaner (39 years old from Durbanville) and Captain Quenton Steele (50 years old from Fish Hoek). All of these former rugby players, spanning all levels of the game, were injured during their sporting careers and will now have an opportunity to share their highest and lowest moments to help raise the spirits of those finding themselves in similar situations. The hope is that through this project the South African public will be able to see their faces, hear their stories and choose the Players’ Fund as their charity of choice in a Rugby World Cup year. For more information about The Players’ Fund, follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information about Canon, please visit www.canon.co.za or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. (Article supplied by The Mail Room Communications on behalf of The Players Fund).

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Ford moves to a new home cles. Even the oil gets dispensed automatically via a pressurized hose system to the various bays. Earlier this month, the Ford This system is computer-conagency in Louis Trichardt trolled to ensure that the vehicle moved into a brand-new buildgets the exact amount required by ing next to the N1. The new the specific engine. “A standard building is not only more spaservice on a vehicle can be done cious and convenient, it also in about two hours,” explains Giluses the latest technology and fillan. The parts store carries the modern design principles to essential parts, but other parts are make the customer experience ordered and normally reach the so much more rewarding. branch the following morning. Ford is one of the oldest moA lot has been done to enhance tor brands in town. It moved the customer experience. The disto the Bridge Motors building play area for the new vehicles is in 1985, following the merger beautifully lit by the natural light between Sigma and Ford SA to flowing through the large glass The sales team at Action Ford Louis Trichardt. From left to right are PJ Stipec, Selwyn Konson, form a single company, Samcor. doors and windows on the eastern Charles Maguga, Faith Netshunzi, Johan Rossouw, Maggie van der Linde and Rampie Gilfillan Bridge Motors then bought out side of the building. Customers (dealer principal). the long-serving Ford agency in can also relax and have a cup of town, Van Rooyen Ford, and the MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY coffee in one of the lounge areas showroom moved to the buildwhile discussing new vehicle opTel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920 ings on the corner of Rissik and tions with one of the sales people. Klein Street. Gilfillan says that the new building reflects the NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 28 FEBRUARY 2019 philosophy to make the customer’s experience Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of as pleasant as possible. 2000 that the 142nd Special Council meeting will be held as follows: “At the moment, Ford TIME: 14:00 in South Africa is busy DATE: Thursday, 28 February 2019 with a very aggressive VENUE: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, marketing campaign and Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado the pricing on vehicles The Adjustment Budget 2018/2019 will be considered at this meeting. is extremely competiAll interested members of public are invited to attend the meeting. tive,” he said. He says Enquiries must be directed to N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000. the challenge for the Civic Centre team at Action Ford 83 Krogh Street is to offer a complete LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920 package of satisfaction, Notice No: 28 of 2019 Cllr L B Mogale which goes beyond just File No: 4/2/2 MR. N.F. TSHIVHENGWA Speaker of Makhado the vehicle. The new MUNICIPAL MANAGER Local Municipality MDM/lh/SpecialCouncilMeetingNotice_28Feb2019 building and facilities The new building boasts 23 service bays as well as a special diagnostic add to this package. bay. By Anton van Zyl

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Ek is ... die Weg, die Waarheid en die lewe Die leer van die Here lei tot geloof Handelinge 13:4-12: “So is Barnabas en Saulus deur die Heilige Gees uitgestuur. Hulle het na Seleukië toe gegaan en daarvandaan na Siprus toe oorgevaar en in Salamis aangekom. Daar het hulle die woord van God in die Joodse sinagoges verkondig. Hulle het Johannes by hulle gehad om hulle te help. Daarna het hulle die hele eiland deurgegaan tot by Pafos, waar hulle ‘n Joodse towenaar met die naam Barjesus teëgekom het, wat voorgegee het dat hy ‘n profeet is. Hy was by die goewerneur, Sergius Paulus, wat ‘n verstandige man was. Die goewerneur het vir Barnabas en Saulus laat roep, want hy wou graag die woord van God hoor. Die towenaar, Elimas, soos hy in Grieks genoem is, het hulle egter teëgestaan omdat hy wou verhoed dat die goewerneur in Jesus glo. Maar Saulus, dit is Paulus, vol van die Heilige Gees, het hom skerp aangekyk en gesê: ‘Duiwelskind! Deurtrapte skelm en bedrieër! Vyand van alles wat reg is! Sal jy ophou om in die pad van die Here te staan! Die Here gaan jou nou straf. Jy sal blind word en die son ‘n tyd lank nie sien nie.’ Onmiddellik het alles vir hom vaag en donker geword, en hy het rondgetas na iemand om hom aan die hand te lei. Die goewerneur was diep onder die indruk van die leer van die Here, en toe hy sien wat gebeur het, het hy gelowig geword.” oeveel keer hoor ons nie dat mense sê: “God moet my ‘n wonderteken gee, dan sal ek glo” nie? Verskeie mense verkondig die verkryging van tekens as voorwaarde vir geloof. Daarsonder, beweer hulle, is geloof nie moontlik nie. Dalk dink u ook so. U voel dalk: “As God maar net vir my ‘n teken kan gee om my geloof te versterk, sal ek onvoorwaardelik glo.” En nou wil dit voorkom asof ons teks van vandag ook hierdie gedagte ondersteun. Paulus en Barnabas verkondig die evangelie regoor die eiland Ciprus, tot hulle by die baie belangstellende goewerneur kom. Toe hulle egter aan hom ook die evangelie wil verkondig, word hulle teengestaan deur die towenaar Barjesus. Deur die kragtige werking van die Heilige Gees bestraf Paulus hom, sodat hy onmiddellik blind word. Die goewerneur sien dat God nie toelaat dat iemand Hom teenstaan nie, en hy het gelowig geword. Hoe het die goewerneur gelowig geword? Het die wonderteken wat Paulus gedoen het hom beïndruk? Nee. In vers 12 staan daar “die goewerneur was diep onder die indruk van die leer van die Here.” Dit is die leer van die Here, die evangelie van Jesus Christus, wat hom tot geloof gebring het. Alles wat die goewerneur van die Here gehoor het, het hom tot geloof gebring. Die wonderteken wat die Heilige Gees deur Paulus gedoen het, was bloot bevestiging van die Woord van God. Romeine 10:17 sê tog vir ons dat die geloof kom deur die aangehoorde prediking van Christus. Geen teken of buitengewone betekenis kan dus ‘n plaasvervanger vir die suiwer Woord, die gesonde leer van Christus, wees nie. Die leer van die Here is wat die geloof bring. En nog meer as dit: die leer van die Here versterk ook die geloof. Om hierdie rede behoort ons onsself elke dag in die Woord van die Here te verdiep. Deur dit te doen, word die leer van die Here daagliks meer deel van ons lewens, en kom ons elke dag meer onder die indruk van die absolute genade van God waarin Hy aan ons die geloof wat tot die lewe lei gegee het. - Ds. Hannes Lee (Gereformeerde Kerk Messina)

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“Hulle wat hulself hieraan skuldig maak is kriminele” Mnr. Frans van der Merwe van Louis Trichardt, skryf:

s mens lank genoeg water verbied word, sterf hy. Om water opsetlik te weerhou van mense kom dus neer op poging tot moord. Hoe kan dit in orde wees vir munisipale wer kers om munisipale drinkwater opsetlik te weerhou van inwoners? Enige amptenaar of groep van amptenare wat hieraan skuldig is, is krimineel en behoort summier ontslaan te word. Hoe kan van dorpsbewoners verwag word om mense te betaal wat hul diensposisie misbruik om betalers se lewens opsetlik krimineel te bedreig?

Inwoners delf diep in hul sakke

As “seniors” (foto bo) in die skool kan Laerskool Messina se 2019 Graad 7’s bietjie eksklusief voel met hul eie Vrydaghemde (bo). Die skool se prefekte (foto onder) het ook spesiale Vrydagklere (onder), maar met bypassende pette. Die pette is geborg deur M&M Textiles, terwyl Talisman ruim bygedra het tot die prefekdrag. “Ons is opreg dankbaar vir die personeel met hierdie inisiatief, verskaffers, borge en ouers wat ons kinders se Graad 7 jaar spesiaal maak,” het die skool gesê.

Die inwoners van Laat Lente en Herfsakker in Louis Trichardt, skryf:

ie afgelope tyd het die inwoners van Louis Trichardt weer diep in hulle sakke gedelf. Donasies was weer in oorvloed hier by die oord. Aan elke donateur, baie dankie vir u bydrae. Baie dankie aan elke persoon wat iets hier by ons afgelewer het, van die groenteman tot die AGS kerk vir hulle donasie. Dankie aan mnr. Desai vir sy bydrae. Ons is altyd in die bevoorregte situasie. Dit word uit ons harte waardeer.

“Wanneer julle daar verby ry gaan drink ‘n koffie” Die Van Brakel-, Van Greunen-, Kruger-, park was skoon en netjies. Marius Bothma-, Bester- en Pretorius-gesinne, het ons selfs op ‘n toer deur die wildkamp geneem. skryf:

raag wil ons van die geleentheid gebruik maak om Marius, Inga, Xanthe, al die ontvangsdames en Johannes van Lalapanzi te bedank vir ons wonderlike verblyf gedurende ons Desember-familievakansie. Geen moeite was vir hulle te veel nie. Ten spyte van probleme met die elektrisiteit was daar altyd etes in die restaurant as ons daar wou eet. Toe dit reën, is die konferensiesaal vir ons beskikbaar gestel, omdat die water deur die markiestent (ja, ook dit het hulle ons voorsien) gestroom het en alles vol modder was. Alle fasiliteite in die karavaan-

Die Kersete was uit die boonste rakke. Daar sou in die stad ver en hard gesoek moes word om so ‘n ete te geniet, om van die prys nie eers te praat nie. Deurentyd was die personeel so vriendelik, geduldig en behulpsaam. Johannes het elke dag kom kyk of ons iets nodig het. Dankie is klein en min, maar ons vakansie was wonderlik en ons het die mooiste herinnering saam met ons geneem. Mense, ek kan Lalapanzi aanbeveel. Die mense is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Wanneer julle daar verbyry, gaan drink ‘n koffie of eet iets daar en ervaar wonderlike gasvryheid.

Inwoners van Louis Trichardt het met hartseer afskeid geneem van die 68-jarige Andries Hendrik de Bruin. Oom André, soos hy alombekend was by die Soutpansberg Gholfklub waar hy baanopsigter was, is op 7 Februarie oorlede. ‘n Roudiens is Donderdag, 14 Februarie, vanuit die Gereformeerde Kerk Louis Trichardt gehou. Hy word oorleef deur sy eggenote tannie Hannetjie (saam met hom op die foto), kinders en kleinkinders. Foto verskaf.

Locals encouraged to consider tourism related business Tourism

According to local tourism and marketing expert Ms Madembe Muvhulawa, residents should use opportunities presented by the Marula Festival to boost their own businesses. With Louis Trichardt being quite a distance away from the heart of the festival in Phalaborwa this may seem irrelevant to locals, but both Madembe and the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) say that opportunities exist for the whole region. Figures issued by the LTA state that 30 000 visitors are attracted to the district over the twoweek duration of Marula Festival’s activities and that approximately 10% of these are international guests. While in South Africa, they will tour around more than the Kruger National Park if they are offered reasons to do so. At the launch of the festival, after announcing that the theme for the next five years would be ‘Discover the Wealth of Marula’, the chief executive officer of the LTA, Nomasonto Ndlovu, said that “…it is against this background that we would like to call upon the tourism industry to be creative and come up with appetising packages to be geared for the Marula season influx.” She said that the

festival had inspired different thinking about what the province could do in relation to agritourism and that new celebrations were already being started, such as with mangos and the Magoebaskloof Berry Festival. While tourists are tickled by the sight of tipsy elephants after the animals had harvested their own marulas, they also want to explore other sights, tastes, and experiences. Thinking outside of the box is therefore to be encouraged for entrepreneurs who want to use the resources in and around Louis Trichardt to build their businesses. Madembe is a vocal supporter of local businesses that manage to tap into the multi-million-rand tourist trade. “The Marula Festival keeps growing with each year, bringing tourists from across the country and the SADEC region. As much as it is held in Phalaborwa, travellers take the opportunity to enjoy and discover attractions of the province. It therefore presents opportunities for tourism attractions which can leverage on the festival in creating offerings around the festival to begin with. Last year there was the Marula Golf Draw, which was a great platform for networking with both government and business executives for small businesses. There are also market stalls where our

local business owners can showcase their products and services to the participants of the festival. One of Limpopo’s greatest attractions is that we offer diverse tourism offerings with our different cultures and attractions. Our growth therefore depends on showcasing not only individual lodges and venues but our collective offerings as a province.” As well as being one of only two grading assessors for the entire Vhembe District, together with Thiofhi Ravele, with the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, Madembe owns and operates Wamadembe Tourism Projects where she does hospitality training, arranges tour packages as well as taking on promotion and consulting projects. Residents considering venturing into the tourist trade in any way are welcome to contact her on 082 760 5646 or Local tourism expert email madembem2@ Ms Madembe Muvhu lawa. Photo supplied. gmail.com

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KERKE/CHURCHES • Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (LTT) Tshirululunistraat 28, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 516 2272 • Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (Musina) Cass Straat 16, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 534 2126 • Agapé Gemeente (LTT) Sondae: Afrikaanse diens om 08:30 insluitend Peuter-, Kinder- en Tienerbedieninge. Sundays: English service at 10:30 including Toddler-, Children- and Teen Ministries, Past. Sampie van Niekerk, Tel: 015 516 3725 or 082 926 9538 • AGS Charisma (LTT) Munnikstraat 70, Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Leonie Meyfarth (084 219 4406), Tel 015 516 0486 (kerkkantoor) • AGS El-Shaddai (Musina) Watsonlaan 17, Sondag 10:00 en 18:00, Past. Boetie Visser, Tel: 015 534 3361 / 084 456 6959 • AGS Charisma (Levubu) Sondag 09:00. Past John en Marietjie Struwig. • All Nations for Jesus Christian Centre (LTT) 93 Burger Street (Maranatha Centre), Sunday 09:30 & Wednesday 18:00, Past Benjamin Sithole, Tel 083 532 9492/ 015 516 2275 • Anglican Church / St Marks (LTT) 128 Munnik Street, Sunday 10:30, Rev Robbie Novella, Tel: 015 516 5165 • Baptist Church (Musina) Corner of Whyte & Limpopo Street, Sunday 09:30, Rev Paul Richardson, Tel: 015 534 0479 or 082 446 1728 • Baptist Church / Baptiste Kerk (LTT) 1st Sunday of the month combined morning service (English/ Afrikaans) 10:00. Rest of the month English morning service 08:30. Afrikaans morning service 10:00. Evening services combined 18:00. Prayer meeting/Bible study Wednesday 18:00. Ds. Johan Marais 015 516 2714. • Catholic Church (LTT) Corner Burger & Jeppe Street, Mass times: 1st Sunday 10:00 - 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday 17:00, Father Frank Gallagher, Tel: 015 516 0566 / 082 664 1393 (Catholic Church Musina, Tel: 015 534 2085) • Chapel of Grace Church Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 at Maurunwa/Siloam/Nzhelele Past Oke Tel 083 461 6455 or 072 976 3448. • Corpus Christi Christian Church Corner Tarentaal and Tuva Street (Makhado Park, Extension 8), Sunday service 09:30, School of Ministry at 13:30 on Sundays. Pastor Peter Thovhakale Tel 082 691 9943. • St Peters Church (LTT) 33 Breda Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel: 083 377 0984 (Iain Purdon), 084 404 0050 (Soekie Bierman) • Emmanuel Christelike Kerk (LTT) Koraalboomstraat 3, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00, Jeug Vrydae 19:00, Past. Andries van Heerden, Tel: 015 516 4282 / 083 357 1658 • Evangelies-Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT) LTT Lodge-saal (Hlangananistraat), Sondagoggend erediens 08:00, kontak ds. Herbie Lyon Tel: 082 906 0288 • Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT) H/v Anderson & Songozwistraat, Sondag 09:00 en 10:45, leraar ds. Innes Nagel, Tel. 082 701 5602 • Gereformeerde Kerk (Musina) Wilsonlaan 1, Sondag 09:30, Ds. Hannes Lee, Tel 081 043 0910 of 015 534 2253. • Hervormde Gemeente Louis Trichardt (Musina & Alldays) H/v Stubbs & Forestryweg, Louis Trichardt, Sondag 08:30, Alldays (09:30 elke tweede Sondag). Kontak ds. Susan Oosthuizen by tel. 082 629 9851 vir meer inligting. • Hervormde Gemeente Zoutpansberg (LTT) H/v Stubb & Forestry, Elke tweede Sondag om 08:30, Dr. B.J. van Wyk, Tel: 082 828 5711 • Hervormde Kerk Zoutpansberg: Geloofsbond van Hervormde Gemeentes (LTT) H/v Stubb & Forestry, Sondag 10:15, Ds. Ronel Eckard, Tel 072 122 7956 • Hervormde Kerk (Geloofsbond Musina) H/v Van Zyl & Celliersstraat, Sondag om 09:00, ds. Eddie Eckard, Tel: 015 534 2519 of 082 958 9095, Kerkkantoor 015 534 2756. • Lede in Christus Kerk (LTT) Joubertstraat 29, Sondag oggenddien 09:30, evangeliedien om 18:00. Past. Christo van Rooijen, Tel: 015 516 0521 / 082 465 8774 • Lewende Woord Louis Trichardt Louis Trichardt Lodge-saal. Sondag erediens 10:00 (Afrikaans) en 18:00 (English). Senior past. Andrew Bezuidenhout (071 078 1631) en past. Jan Wilkins (071 161 9254). • Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatﬁeld) Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Craig Whitcomb, Tel 015 583 0134 of 084 400 8937 • Lewende Hoop Bedieninge (Louis Trichardt) Plaasgemeente, Sondagdiens 09:30, skakel Susan (076 812 4013) vir meer inligting. • Methodist Church (LTT) 79 Munnik Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel. 015 516 0446 • NG Kerk (Levubu) Perseel 316, Sondag 08:30 en 10:15 (LTT - Rondebosch Lapa), Ds. Petrus Kriel Tel: 015 583 002 / 082 898 2081 • NG Kerk (LTT) Erasmusstraat 23, Sondae: 09:00 oggenddiens & kinder- en kleuterkerk; 10:15 kategese; 08:30 Braambos; 10:30 Soekmekaar; 11:00 Waterpoort en Bandelierkop(1x pm); en 14:00 Kutama Sinthumule Gevangenis; ds. Jan Pretorius (079 881 9673), ds. Corné Burger (073 759 0451), Kerkkantoor 015 516 3902. • NG Kerk Soutpansberg (LTT) H/v Stubbs & Andersonstraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. Etienne van Staden (083 274 3227), Kerkkantoor 015 516 4366 • NG Kerk (Musina) Ds. Henricostraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. André van Rooyen, Tel: 082 468 7640 / E-pos: ngkmsa@lantic.net of alvanrooyen@gmail.com • New Covenant Kerk/Church (LTT) 115 Krogh Street, Sondag 09:00 en 18:30, Louis Trichardt, André van Niekerk, Tel 015 516 5305 or 082 926 7313 • Ou Apostoliese Kerk van SA (LTT) Kroghstraat, Sondagdienste om 08:45 en 18:00, Priester JJ Janse van Rensburg, Tel. 072 544 7505. • Reformed Church Songozwi Corner of Songozwi and Anderson Street, Louis Trichardt, Sunday 11:00, Rev Paul Mushayabasa (076 860 0669) • Shammah Bedieninge / Ministries - PPK (LTT) Rissikstraat 50. Sondag: 09:00 Hoofdiens & Kinderkerk, 17:00 Connect Groups. Vrydae 19:00 Jeug. Past Francois Strydom 082 7850 265 / Kerkkantoor 015 516 4018 • Sewendedag-adventiste (LTT) Groblerstraat, Saterdag 09:00 en 11:00, leraar Johan Steyn, Tel 082 372 7362 • Sewendedag-adventiste (Musina) H/v Turner & Whytestraat, Saterdag 11:00, Marguerite Sindon & Marietjie Diener, Tel: 015 534 3240 / 082 358 2526 • Volle Evangelie Kerk (LTT) H/v Rissik & Burgersraat, Sondae 09:00 & 17:00, Past. Philip de Jager, Tel: 015 516 0758 / 071 674 7205 • Volle Evangelie Kerk Ebenhaeser (Musina) H/v Turner & Watsonstraat, Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Jimmy Venter, Tel: 082 920 4493 • Veritas Gemeenskapskerk (LTT) Groblerstraat 80, Sondae 09:00, dr. Philip Venter, Tel. 083 444 7672

Friday, 22 February

Saturday, 23 February

Sunny.

Partly sunny, pleasant.

Mostly sunny.

High: 32oC Low: 18oC

High: 29oC Low: 16oC

High: 31oC Low: 18oC

WHAT IS HAPPENING? DEURLOPEND

ONDERSTEUN BERGCARE CHARITY SHOP Die Bergcare Charity

Shop op die perseel van die Haantjie Kerk (NG Kerk Louis Trichardt) is oop weeksdae van Vroue van die Woord kom een maal ‘n maand op 07:30 tot 12:30. die tweede Saterdag van die maand om 10:00 by “Kom ondersteun gerus. U is ook welkom die Boekwinkel in Joubertstraat bymekaar. om alle onnodige huisraad of klere te skenk. Die vroue kom interkerklik saam om te bid, Die inkomste van Bergcare Charity Shop word geestelik te groei en mekaar aan te moedig om gebruik vir die aankope van kos vir die Bergcare vroue na God se hart te wees. “Alle vroue, jonk Bejaarde-projek,” sê die projekbestuurders. en oud, is welkom,” sê die organiseerders. Vir meer inligting, skakel die kerkkantoor by Vir meer inligting kan Madelyn Stoltz by 083 015 516 3902. 442 5248 geskakel word.

VROUE VAN DIE WOORD Die

MANNE VAN DIE WOORD Die

LTT SHUKOKAI KARATEKLUB Die Louis Trichardt Shukokai

Manne van die Woord in Louis Trichardt kom elke Vrydag van 05:45 tot 06:45 by Ocean Basket in Songozwistraat byeen. Vir meer inligting kan Tobias Fourie by 082 451 4249 geskakel word.

Karateklub oefen elke Maandag en Woensdag vanaf 17:30 tot 19:15 by die gimnastiek/stoeisaal in Louis Trichardt. Vir meer inligting, skakel sensei De Wet van Wyk by tel. 083 654 8869.

GISTER-SE-JEUG BYEEN Die

GIMNASTIEKKLUB OEFENTYE Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub

Gister-se-Jeug klub, waar jonger en ouer seniors welkom is, vergader elke Dinsdag van 09:00 tot 11:00 in die Hervormde Kerk se saal op die hoek van Stubbsstraat en Forestryweg in Louis Trichardt. Vir meer inligting kan Willie Agenbacht geskakel word by tel. 083 453 6597, Flippie Diedericks by 071 671 9866 of Anna Lordan by 082 921 6110.

BAHÁ’Í INFORMATION CENTRE The Bahá’í Information Centre in Louis

Trichardt holds multi-faith devotionals every Thursday from 19:30. For more information phone 081 884 9553 (after hours). Alternatively, visit the website at www.bahai.org.

INTERKERKLIKE BIDUUR

Inwoners word uitgenooi om elke Woensdag vanaf 08:00 tot 09:00 saam te kom bid vir die gemeenskap en die land tydens ‘n interkerklike biduur by St Peter’s Kerk in Bredastraat. Vir meer inligting, skakel past. Leonie Meyfarth by tel. 084 219 4406.

oefen elke Maandag en Woensdag. Vlak 1 tot 3 gimnaste (meisies en seuns) sal Maandae en Woensdae oefen van 14:30 tot 16:00. Die Vlak 4 tot 7 gimnaste (meisies en seuns) sal ook op Maandae en Woensdae oefen, maar van 17:00 tot 18:30. Elzabé Stewart en Riekie Steyn is onderskeidelik verantwoordelik vir die meisies en seuns se afrigting. Vir meer inligting, skakel Elzabé by 082 566 3493 of Riekie by 082 484 1392.

AA BYEEN Alkoholiste Anoniem (AA)

vergader elke Maandag om 18:00 by die Haantjiekerk (h/v Burger- en Erasmustraat) in Louis Trichardt en almal wat daaraan ‘n behoefte het om die vergadering by te woon, is welkom. Die AA vergader ook elke Woensdag vanaf 18:00 in Levubu. Vir meer inligting, skakel Jannie by tel. 076 501 8285.

JONG FIETSRYERS OEFEN WEER Laerskool Louis Trichardt se fiets-

ryklub het weer begin oefen en kinders kan enige tyd by die oefensessies inval. Daar word elke Maandag en Woensdag vanaf 15:00 tot 17:00 geoefen. “Ons kom bymekaar by Meulbos aan die bo-punt van Forestryweg, regs in met die grondpad. Ons tel ook kinders op by die na-skool. Hulle moet ons asseblief net laat weet op die WhatsApp-groep. Ons kommunikeer ook meestal op die WhatsApp-groep,” het die klubbestuur gesê. Die klub neem aan vier amptelike wedrenne deur die jaar deel, die eerste wat op 13 Julie sal plaasvind. “Daar is geen kostes verbonde aan die fietsry oefeninge nie, maar daar is wel R70 per ryer betaalbaar vir elke wedren waaraan ons gaan deelneem. Die kinders wat presteer kan hulle Limpopo kleure vir fietsry verwerf,” het die klub gesê. Vir meer inligting, skakel Koos Ehlers by die skool by tel. 015 516 5151 of fietsry-afrigter Mark Archer by tel. 083 324 8495.

MOTH SKOUERSKUUR Alle oud-polisielede, gevangenisdienslede en soldate, hetsy diensplig of staandemag, en oud-MOTHlede word genooi na ‘n skouerskuur elke Dinsdag vanaf 18:00 en Saterdae vanaf 11:00. Die skouerskuur vind plaas by die Moths in Louis Trichardt se Turbi Hills bomgat te Burgerstraat 66. “Die kantien is oop en almal is welkom om te bring-en-braai. Kom wees gesellig en vertel jou stories oor jou polisie of weermag dae. Families is welkom,” nooi die Moths. Vir meer inligting, skakel Old Bill Ben Wolff by tel. 084 368 7045.

FEBRUARY

22 DOPPERKUIERKAFEE

Heerlike kerrie-en-rys en burgers is die hoofgeregte op Vrydagaand, 22 Februarie, se spyskaart van die gewilde Dopperkuierkafee van klub nooi alle lede en nie-lede om in te skakel by die Gereformeerde Kerk op Louis Trichardt. SPB KOFUKAN KARATEKLUB hulle verrigtinge. Klublede kom elke derde DinsDie verskillende geregte is kerrie-en-rys Die Soutpansberg Kofukan Karateklub oefen elke dag van die maand byeen. Alle voornemende (R30), Dopperburger (R20), kaasburger (R25), Woensdag vanaf 18:00 tot 20:00 by die Emmangroenvingers kan met Hannetjie skakel by 084 russian en slaptjips (R25) en vars, tuisgemaakte uel Christian School net buite Louis Trichardt. 950 0205 of Sophie by 082 420 0514 om uit te slaptjips (R10). Vir meer inligting, skakel Tommy by tel. 083 vind hoe hulle betrokke kan raak. Bespreek nou by Nanette (084 304 4764). Be346 6600. stellings sluit Vrydag om 13:00 en die kuierkafee RUGBYKLUB OEFEN WEER Die open om 17:00 Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub het weer hulle weeklikse oefensessies hervat ter voorbereiding vir die TLU SA JONGBO2019 rugbyseisoen. ERKONGRES Dit is weer tyd Die klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag vir TLU SA se jaarlikse Jongboerkonferensie vanaf 18:00 vir 18:30. “Ons nooi graag alle wat op 22 Februarie by Weesgerus (Modimolle) bestaande lede asook voornemende lede om te aangebied word. kom saam oefen en hulself gereed te kry vir die Die kongres, wat oop is vir alle boere onder komende seisoen,” het die klub se voorsitter, die ouderdom van 40 jaar, begin om 08:00. VanKevin Gilbert, gesê. Vir meer inligting, skakel jaar se tema is Tyd vir saamstaan. Kevin by tel. 082 892 8769. Toegang vir TLU SA-lede is gratis, alhoewel nie-lede R150 sal moet betaal. (Vervolg op p. 9)

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WAT GEBEUR? (Vervolg van p. 8) Belangstellendes moet egter daarop let dat hulle voor 13 Februarie moet registreer deur hierdie skakel op die Internet te volg: http://tlu. co.za/index.php/af/37-afrikaans/552-jongboerkonferensie.html. Vir navrae, skakel Runel Matthews by tel. 012 804 8031.

FARMER’S 23 WEEKLY MARKET

Daythree Nursery on the Ledig Road just outside Louis Trichardt will play host to a farmer’s market each Saturday from 08:00 to 14:00. The first market will take place this coming Saturday, 23 February. “The Daythree Nursery and tea garden offers a wide variety of ornamental plants, pots and bric-a-brac. Relax in the garden setting with a cup of coffee (or beer) while your wife shops or chill over a glass of wine,” says the nursery. Market space will be free of charge for local talent and the community. For more information or bookings, phone Wayne Paige at Tel 063 673 9224.

daar geen ander dragkodes nie. Rolbalballe sal voorsien word. Inskrywing per span beloop R500 en daarna R20 per speler per wedstryd. Daar sal ook elke Donderdag braaipakkies te koop wees. Pap en sous sal voorsien word. Vir meer besonderhede of om ‘n span in te skryf, skakel Kittie de Bruin by tel. 082 856 9047 of Marietjie Barkhuizen by tel. 082 326 7687.

Insp Lawrence Khodobo Cell 082 965 5151 Maart plaas, met Hoërskool Louis Trichardt wat weer as gasheer sal optree. Oudergewoonte sal verrigtinge weer vanaf 18:00 deur die nag duur. Die Relay-komitee nooi inwoners weer uit om spanne in te skryf deur vir Rina Harding te skakel by 072 525 2593 of Alida Faasen by 079 581 6998. Spanne wat reeds ingeskryf het sluit in BB Auto en Noordstaal wat reeds mede-motor-

handelaars en -besighede uitgedaag het om ook spanne in te skryf. Vanjaar sal daar verskillende tema rondes deur die loop van die aand wees. “Bring genoeg R5’e en R10’e saam vir ‘n propvol program. Daar is ook lekker kos te koop,” het die organiseerders genooi. Vir meer inligting, skakel Heila Oosthuizen by tel. 082 525 3452.

28 TRIEGIES LEEULOOP

Inwoners kan begin gereed maak vir Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se jaarlikse Leeuloop op 28 Februarie. Vanjaar is die tema Dr. Seuss To There To Here. Deelname kos R20 vir die 4 kilometer en R30 vir die 8 kilometer. “Dankie Fuji Shop vir die borgskap,” het die skool gesê. Registrasie vind vanaf 17:00 plaas met die pretloop wat om 18:00 begin.

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Die Hervormde Kerk in Musina verkoop op 1 AVORIDGE/MACRIDGE Maart weer lekker rib-en-tjip teen R80 elk. BOEREDAG Avoridge/Macridge Let asseblief dat daar vooraf bestellings bied op 27 Februarie ‘n boeredag aan vir die geplaas moet word by tel. 079 938 5810 of 076 streek se landbougemeenskap en ander belang649 1461. stellendes. PEDAL 4 PETS The Louis TrichMeer as 50 uitstallers sal die dag teenwoordig ardt SPCA will host their very first Pedal wees. Daar sal tydens die geleentheid ook ses 4 Pets on 2 March this year. The event will toekennings gemaak word aan die streek se top coincide with their farmer’s market. avo- en neutboere. WATT bikes will determine who has what Toegang is gratis, met die boeredag wat om it takes for our Pedal 4 Pets competition. For 10:00 begin by Potgieter Boerderye, Plot 10 op more information and to enter your team, please die Witvlagpad buite Louis Trichardt. contact Antjie on 083 563 1010. “Bring all your Vir meer inligting, skakel die kantoor by 015 friends and family for support. Visit our lovely 004 0223, Eugene by 076 691 8685 of Michaelle farmer’s market while you are there!” invites the by 084 458 3850. SPCA team. To book your farmer’s market stall, ROLBAL-BESIGHEIDSLI- please contact Grietjie on 072 516 6895. GA Die Louis Trichardt Rolbalklub RIB-EN-TJIP Inwoners van Louis bied weer eersdaags hulle gewilde besigheidsliga Trichardt kan solank hulle tande begin slyp aan. vir ‘n heerlike rib-en-tjip aand op 8 Maart. Dit sal oudergewoonte plaasvind oor drie Die Broodboomvereniging van die HerDonderdae, met die eerste wedstryde wat op 28 vormde Kerk Zoutpansberg bied daardie aand Februarie gespeel sal word. Twaalf spanne kan vanaf 17:00 ‘n 500g ribbetjie met slaptjips aan inskryf (voor 25 Februarie) en die finaal sal op 14 as wegneemete. Vir dié wat lus is om hulle ete Maart beslis word. daar by die saal te geniet, sal daar voorsiening Die hoofdoel van die liga is om rolbal as gemaak word. Dié lekkerny word teen R85 per sportsoort te bevorder, om fondse vir die klub in porsie aangebied en beloof om die hongerste te samel en om dit net te geniet. Enige instansie maag te vul. Plaas vroegtydig jou bestelling om of besigheid kan ‘n span inskryf of borg. ‘n Span te verhoed dat jy teleurgestel word. kan bestaan uit vier nie-rolbalspelers. Daar sal Om ‘n bestelling te plaas, skakel gerus vir wel klublede wees om te help. Joan by 078 986 2470, Josie by 082 300 6386 of Wedstryde begin Donderdagaande om 18:00. Nic by 079 460 2160. Aan die einde van die reeks word die wenner CANSA RELAY FOR bepaal. Dekking sal deur die plaaslike koerant LIFE Dit is weer tyd vir Cansa se gedoen word en uitslae sal weekliks gepubliseer jaarlikse Relay for Life! word. Louis Trichardt se Relay vind vanjaar op 15 Behalwe vir skoene wat hakloos moet wees, is

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Laerskool Messina spog met vier nuwe studente-onderwysers. Van links na regs staan MaryAnn Fritz, Marichelle Geyer, Kayla van der Merwe en Jeanette Nel. Foto verskaf.

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Hierdie slang is skaars en ook heel onskadelik Omgewingsnuus

Liefde was in die lug op Valentynsdag by Laerskool Louis Trichardt. Die hele skool het die dag op een of ander wyse die dag gevier met hartjies, blomme en ietsie soet. Foto: Laerskool Louis Trichardt.

In hierdie week se uitgawe van die Zoutpansberger kyk ons bietjie na die skaars Swartvyl slang, of Mehelya nyassae, soos die slim mense dit noem. Hierdie skaars nagslang maak van tyd tot tyd sy opwagting in mense se tuine, waar hy onder verrottende plantegroei, gate, onder klippe en selfs verlate termiethope opduik. Hy is onskadelik vir die mens en groei tot ongeveer 50cm (maar kan tot 65cm lank word). Die slangetjie leef hoofsaaklik van grondakkedisse en veral skinke en paddas sal ook gevang word. “Hierdie slangetjie het ‘n driehoekige, growwe lyf, al het hy gladde skubbe, en ‘n breë plat kop. Alhoewel hierdie slang glad nie aggressief is nie, skei hy ‘n baie onaangename vloeistof af wat nie baie lekker ruik nie en wat ‘n brand of prikkel gevoel kan veroorsaak. Die vloeistof is baie kle werig en kan nie maklik afgewas word nie,” het bekende slangkenner en

-vanger Jan “Slang” van Rooyen gesê. Volgens Jan is die Swartvylslang baie skaars in die Soutpansberg-gebied. “Daarom moet dit eerder met rus gelaat word, ook omdat dit heeltemal onskadelik is,” het Jan gesê. Hierdie tyd van die jaar is slange egter ietwat bedrywig. In dié verband het Jan die hoop uitgespreek dat sy gereelde artikels in die koerant oor die streek se slange darem ‘n paar mense se siening oor die reptiele positief verander. “As ‘n slang egter pla, kry iemand om hom te kom verwyder eerder as om hom dood te maak,” het Jan gesê. Vir meer inligting aangaande hierdie slang en ander het Jan inwoners uitgenooi om hom te skakel by tel. 081 217 9213. Vir die verwydering van enige ongewenste slang kan Frikkie Venter geskakel word by tel. 082 058 7601. “Ek vra dat die publiek sal kennis neem daarvan dat die werk wat die slangvangers doen nie net gevaarlik is nie, maar ook tyd vat en geld kos (brandstof). Daarom doen ek ‘n beroep op inwoners om ten minste vir die persoon wat uitkom om ‘n slang by jou te vang en weer veilig in die natuur te plaas ‘n donasie te gee,” het Jan gesê.

Louis Trichardt Rotary celebrates 60th birthday The Louis Trichardt Rotary Club achieved a milestone on Tuesday when they celebrated their 60th birthday. Pictured in the photo are (in front, from left to right) local Rotarians Marius Gilfillan, Ian Bannatyne, John Le Cornu, Dennis Gilbert, Peter Knott, Brian du Plooy, Schalk Grobbelaar and André Prinsloo. At the back are Johan Gilfillan, Frank Terink, André Müller (president), Marius Prinsloo, Ranald Vise, Godfrey Went, Carl Henning, Peter Henning and Leon Barnard. Photo supplied.

Die Swartvylslang groei tot gemiddeld 50 cm lank en het ‘n driehoekige, growwe lyf, al het hy gladde skubbe, en ‘n breë, plat kop. Inlas: Sy unieke skub-patroon maak hom maklik uitkenbaar. Foto’s verskaf.

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Die eerste vliegtuie oor die Soutpansberg

rikaanse lugvaartgeskie denis, Alan Taylor, het Episode 1 in ‘n bevestig dat die datum op andeesweek se artikel oor die foto na alle waarskydie geskiedenis van die reeks oor die nlikheid verkeerd is. Soutpansberg het sy oorsprong geskiedenis Volgens hom dui die kleure by ‘n foto van ‘n vliegtuig. Die waarin die vliegtuig geverf van lugvaart in foto het skielik opgeduik te is, asook ander faktore, midde van ‘n soektog na inligLimpopo daarop dat dit voor die ting op die webtuiste van Drisa oorlog geneem is. (Alan is (Digital Rail Images SA). Dit verbonde aan die SA Lugwas eintlik die onderskrif wat het SAL roetes verder noord magmuseum te Swartkops die aandag getrek het: bekendgestel en na Lusaka, net buite Pretoria.) “1946. SAA Junkers Ju-86 Bulawayo en Livingstone Na alle waarskynlikheid ZS-AGI ‘Louis Trichardt’ on gevlieg. Die vliegtuie het ook Die foto van die Junkers vliegtuig met die onderskrif: “1946. SAA Junkers Ju-86 ZS-AGI ‘Louis het “Louis Trichardt” ‘n ground with engines running.” Trichardt’ on ground with engines running.” Foto: Transnet Gedenkbiblioteek. Die eerste gedagte was: 1946 op Pietersburg geland op pad na laaste rusplek êrens in hulle bestemmings. Ethiopië gevind rondom – ‘n landingstrook op Louis Die Junkers het name gekry 1941. gehoor dat dit deel gevorm het gestuur. Ongelukkig is die te vlieg. Trichardt? ‘n Vinnige soektog soos “Louis Trigardt”, “Ryk van ‘n werwingsveldtog vir vlieginstrukteur, wat al die pad Dinge het egter nie heeltedeur Johan Tempelhoff se boek vlieëniers. vanaf Engeland laat kom is om mal volgens plan verloop vir oor die dorp se geskiedenis wys Tulbach”, “Gert Maritz”, “Sir Die eerste vliegtuig Alan Taylor is gevra watter die opleiding te doen, ná twee die Suid-Afrikaanse span nie. John Cradock” en “Hendrik dat toestemming eers in SepSwellengrebel”. ‘n Verkoeler wat begin lek het land in die noorde vliegtuig dit moontlik kon wees maande ernstig beseer in ‘n tember 1974 deur die stadsraad Toe die Tweede Wêreldooren wat die geleentheid was. Sy vliegongeluk. Hy is kort daarna terwyl hulle oor Wadi Halfa verleen is vir die bou van ‘n log ‘n paar jaar later uitbreek, raaiskoot was dat dit ‘n verwy oorlede en dit het ietwat van ‘n (vandag se Sudan) gevlieg het, Bitter min is opgeteken landingstrook. ‘n Span siviele sing is na ‘n werwingsveldtog demper geplaas op die entoesi- het hulle genoop om ‘n nood oor die vroeë geskiedenis van ingenieurs is opdrag gegee om is die vliegtuie deur die SA Lugmag opgekommandeer van maj. Alistair Miller. Hy het asme onder die leerling-vlieëlanding te doen. Hulle is nie lugvaart in die mees noorde‘n terrein te identifiseer vir ‘n kort ná die Eerste Wêreldoorlog niers en lede van die publiek. beseer nie, maar die vliegtuig like deel van die land. In ‘n vliegveld en ‘n landingsterrein en die meeste van hulle is na Wingfield in die Kaap ge deur die land gevlieg om jong Een van die rekrute wat wel was nie meer bruikbaar nie. gedenkbylae oor Pietersburg vir helikopters. ‘n Jaar later is manne te werf om by die Royal vasgebyt het en later in Enge‘n Tweede Vimy is geleen by wat in 1973 deur die Northern oorweging geskenk aan die bou stuur. Die vliegtuie is later deur 12 Eskader gebruik in Flying Corps (RFC) aan te land sy opleiding voltooi het, die Royal Air Force in Egipte Review gepubliseer is, verskyn van loodse. Daar is nie enige die gevegte in Oos-Afrika. Die ‘n onderhoud met een van die sluit. Hy sou waarskynlik in ‘n was KR (Kenny) van der Spuy. en met Silver Queen II is hulle aantekeninge in sy boek van oorblywende Junkers is deur Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c Hy het later ‘n majoor geword vort vanaf Kaïro. Op 6 Maart, dorp se oud-inwoners, mev. ‘n vliegveld op die dorp voor 16 Eskader gebruik tydens die in die SA Lugmag. in uiterste warm toestande, het Grace M Golvin. Sy kon onthou gevlieg het. Dit was van die daardie tyd nie. gevegte in Jimma in Abyssinië eerste vliegtuie wat deur die SA hulle effens oorlaaide vliegtuig dat die eerste vliegtuig 56 of 57 Die misterie is egter vinnig (Etiopië). Lugmag gebruik is. kort na opstyging in jaar tevore daar geland het. opgelos toe ‘n kollega die foto Lugroetes oor die neergestort Wat van die vliegtuie geword Miller se vlug na die noorde Bulawayo. Sy was destyds ‘n dogter onder oë gehad het. “Lees was nie lank ná die eerste vliegDie Suid-Afrikaanse regering van so 10 of 11 jaar, wat baie Limpopo behoorlik,” sê hy. “Die vliegtuig het, is egter nie duidelik nie. Van die bronne sê dat geen tuig op eie stoom in die land moes weer kom red en stuopgewonde saam met ‘n groot se naam is ‘Louis Trichardt’, van die vliegtuie ná die oorlog opgestyg het en ‘n beduidende ur ‘n De Havilland DH9 na groep mense by ‘n oop stuk Waarskynlik een van die nie die plek nie”. Selfs sub-reteruggekeer het na Suid-Afrika veld gewag het. Die vliegtuig afstand gevlieg het nie. Dié eer eerste vlugte oor die noordelike Bulawayo. Die De Havilland, dakteurs kyk soms verby die toe nie. Indien die datum by genaamd Voortrekker, moes het laat sy verskyning in die lug het behoort aan ‘n Fransman, deel van die land het in 1920 ooglopende. die foto (1946) reg is, moes die gemaak en baie het toe reeds Albert Kimmerling, wat in 1909 plaasgevind. Lt-Kol. Pierre van Limpopo gekruis het op sy tog Junkers ZS-AGI hier agtergesy eie vliegtuig, ‘n Voison Cadat die vlug vanaf Ryneveld, wat in 1920 aanges- na Bulawayo. Op 17 Maart kon Waar is Ju-86 ZS- bly het. ‘n Verdere verwysing bespiegel Van Ryneveld en Brand hul Pretoria dalk te ver is. Nadat die nard, na Oos Londen verskeep tel is as instrukteur in die SA op ‘n webtuiste gee egter die het. Op 28 Desember 1909 het verdedigingsmagte, en vlug-lu- tog voortsit en drie dae later vliegtuig ‘n paar keer gesirkel AGI nou? hy ‘n hoogte van het hulle by Youngsfield in die itenant Quinton Brand, het die sowat ses meter uitdaging aanvaar om die eerste Kaap geland. Of hulle in Pie Wat het egter gebeur met die bokant die Nahoon persone te word wat vanaf die tersburg geland het, is onseker, Junkers “Louis Trichardt” wat resiesbaan gehand- Verenigde Koninkryk tot in maar dit is onwaarskynlik. vir etlike jare diens gedoen het haaf. Beide mans is tot ridders ge Kaapstad vlieg. Van Ryneveld in suidelike Afrika? ‘n Paar maande slaan deur die Britse koningin se aanstelling (terugwerkend) Die eerste van 17 Junkers later, op 19 Maart ter erkenning van hul prestasie. in dié pos in Februarie 1920 Ju86 vliegtuie het in Junie 1910, het ThomDie vlug het hulle 45 dae geword algemeen beskou as die 1937 in Suid-Afrika aangekom. as Thornton van neem, met ‘n totale vlugtyd van stigtingsdatum van die SA Dit was ‘n bestelling van die Johannesburg die 109 ure en 30 minute. Lugmag. Genl. Jannie Smuts Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens en eerste passasier In volgende week se uitgawe het hom destyds opdrag gegee die eerste vyf is toegerus met geword wat betaal om ‘n aparte vliegtuig-afdeling delf ons verder in die geskiedeRolls Royce Kestrel enjins. het om te vlieg. Vir in die SA weermag te stig. nis van lugvaart in die SoutLatere modelle is toegerus die reuse bedrag pansberg. Ons vertel die storie Van Ryneveld en Brand met die 800 perdekrag Pratt & van ‘n vlieënier wat in die het op 4 Februarie 1920 in ‘n Whitney enjins. ‘n Agtiende ‘n B.E.2c vegvliegtuig wat in die Eerste Wêreldoorlog deur die Royal Flying van 100 pond het Eerste Wêreldoorlog neergesVickers Vimy opgestyg by die Ju-86 is later gestuur met ‘n Corps gebruik is. ‘n Soortgelyke een is deur maj. Alistair Miller gebruik en Kimmerling met hom in Orange kiet is en bewusteloos was toe Brooklands vliegveld in Surrey. BMW enjin wat bedoel was is na alle waarskynlikheid die eerste vliegtuig wat in die destydse Pietersburg Grove, Johannessy vliegtuig geland het. Hy het Die Vimy, genaamd Silver vir gebruik deur die lugmag, geland het. Foto: Wikipedia. burg, opgestyg vir later jare in die Soutpansberg Queen, is teen ‘n koste van kompleet met bomrakke en ‘n kort vlug oor die £4 500 deur die Suid-Afrigewoon. Ons kyk ook na die skiettorings. vliegtuig se lot as “Impressed destydse dorp Johannesburg. pioniers van plaaslike lugvaart. het, het dit in ‘n stofwolk gekaanse regering aangekoop en Die vliegtuie het die SAL 9.39 Dbr Debra Tabor [also Die eerste opleidingskool land met nuuskieriges wat van beskikbaar gemaak vir die vlug. Indien daar lesers is wat se vloot van drie Junkers reported as SAAF642]”. Debre oral nadergestorm het om die vir vlieëniers is so lank terug Genl. Smuts, die land se Eerste interessante staaltjies of grepies JU-52/3M vliegtuie aangevul Tabor is in Ethiopië, wat strook vreemde verskynsel te bekyk. as 1912 gestig en in 1913 is uit die lugvaartgeskiedenis met Minister, was vasberade dat ‘n en is gebruik op die roetes met die area waar die SA magte die eerste tien rekrute na die ons kan deel, sal dit verwelkom Mev. Golvin se skatting Suid-Afrikaanse span die eerste tussen Durban, Johannesburg, in gevegte betrokke was. Paterson opleidingsentrum in word. Stuur dit na anton@ was dat dit in 1917 of 1918 moes wees wat dit regkry om Kaapstad, Oos-Londen en ‘n Kenner van die Suid-AfAlexanderfontein, Kimberley, plaasgevind het. Sy het later oor die lengte van die vasteland zoutnet.co.za. Port Elizabeth. In Junie 1937 Deur Anton van Zyl

Op 6 Maart 1920, in uiterse warm toestande, het Van Ryneveld en Brand se Vickers Vimy kort na opstyging in Bulawayo neegestort. Foto: Transnet Gedenkbiblioteek.

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Bridge Service Station gets a complete makeover By Anton van Zyl

A popular landmark in Louis Trichardt for almost 50 years is soon to be demolished. Fortunately, this will only be temporary as a brand new and ultra-modern fuel station will be erected on the same spot. The new filling station will not only boast more space for more cars and even trucks, but it will host a 24-hour convenience

store, ideal for the late-night grocery shopper. Bridge Service Station has become synonymous with the entry into town via Rissik Street. Throughout the past almost five decades, millions of vehicles filled up here with fuel. The service station also played host to a number of different car dealerships, with brands such as Chrysler, Citroën, Mazda, Peugeot, Mazda and Ford.

When Johan Gilfillan and his wife, André, arrived in Louis Trichardt in 1971, they probably never realised how big an impact they would have on the region. Johan, a dealership manager in Maraisburg, Johannesburg, prior to his arrival here, was looking for a business of his own. Bridge Service Station came up for sale and, with the financial assistance of some family members, they grabbed the opportunity with

A photo taken in the early 1990s, showing the BP signs of the Bridge Service Station.

both hands. For a small period, right at the start, Bridge sold Toyota vehicles. In 1972, the switch was made to Chrysler, and models such as the Valiant started appearing on the showroom floor. In 1976, two major motor companies, Illings and Chrysler SA, merged to form the Sigma Motor Corporation. Brands such as Mazda and Mitsubishi were added to the range. Sigma Motors also had local manufacturing plants for cars such as the trustworthy Peugeots. Other names that appeared locally were the modern Colt vehicles and the ultra-luxurious Citroëns. The older residents in town may remember that, at one stage, Bridge Service Station also hosted a range of caravans. Sprite caravans could be ordered from here and even the more luxurious Wilk caravans were on sale. In 1985, Sigma merged with Ford SA to create the South African Motor Corporation, known as Samcor. This

development meant that Bridge Motors could offer Ford’s products to their clients. Since the town already had a Ford dealership (Van Rooyen Ford), the two dealerships discussed the options, and Bridge Motors decided to buy Jannie van Rooyen’s business. In 2013, yet another car manufacturer’s sign found its way to Bridge when the Kia dealership was acquired. This meant, however, that space was becoming a problem. At that stage, the Fords and Mazdas were already competing for showroom space. A new building was erected on the corner of Rissik and Grobler Street and Kia motors moved there for a while. When Mazda parted ways with the Ford brand internationally in 2014, the display areas once again became problematic. A year later, in 2015, Bridge Auto bought vacant land from the municipality next to the N1, adjacent to the cricket field. Shortly afterwards, construction started on a new showroom for the Kia vehicles as well as a new home for Ford. When the Kia brand moved to the new building next to the N1 in 2017, Mazda moved to the building on the corner of Rissik and Grobler Street. Several setbacks were experienced in the construction work at the new Ford buildings, but early in 2019 the Ford brand could also move their inventory. In 2017, the Bridge Auto group

was sold to Unitrans Automotive, one of the largest automotive dealer networks in South Africa. The sale meant that the three dealerships joined a group with 110 branches countrywide. It was “business as usual”, because the transaction did not affect the management of the dealerships. As far as the old Bridge Service Station is concerned, these developments have allowed the owners to renovate it completely and build something new that is geared for the future. According to Rampie Gilfillan, general manager of Bridge Auto, the building will be demolished and the service station will be closed for an estimated three months. He apologised to clients for the inconvenience, but promised that the new setup will be much more user friendly and will offer fast and convenient services. The new driveway will be much bigger and will cater for light vehicles on one side and trucks on the other. The driveway for cars will boast six islands, with easy entrances. Ample parking will be available, especially for those who want to use the convenience store. The convenience store will be a Pick n Pay Express store, while a Wild Bean Café will offer coffee and a wide range of freshly baked sweet and savoury snacks. He invited people with suggestions or complaints to contact him or André Gilfillan directly at (015) 516 2311.

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Treeline slashing of Takala West area

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TW2019/02

Treeline slashing of Takala East area

Per ha

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Treeline slashing of Grassmoor area

Per Ha

TW2019/04

Herbicide Spray

Per Ha

TW2019/05

Fertilizer distribution

Per ha

TW2019/06

Irrigation & fertigation system management

Per Month

TW2019/07

Irrigation maintenance and manual control

Per Month

TW2019/08

Skirting of macadamias

Per ha

TW2019/09

Pruning of macadamias

Per ha

TW2019/10

Phytophthora Control

Per Ha

TW2019/11

Integrated Pest Monitoring

Per operation

TW2019/12

Harvesting Macadamias

Per kg

TW2019/13

Dehusking of Macadamias

Per Ton

TW2019/14

Alien weed eradication on Takala East, West and Grassmoor

Per ha

TW2019/15

Mulching

Per ha

Maintenance of young trees TW2019/16

Desuckering & staking of young trees

Per ha

TW2019/17

Foliar fertilizer application

Per ha

TW2019/18

Tree training of young orchards

Per ha

TW2019/19

Frost protection: Kaolin spraying and stem painting.

Per ha

TW2019/20

Young Tree Buck Protection

Per Ha

TW2019/21

Young Tree Maintenance

Per Ha

Mechanical Operations TW2019/22

Tractor assistant

Per day

TW2019/23

Tree Lane mowing

Per ha

TW2019/24

Mechanical spreading of lime & gypsum

Per ha

TW2019/25

Chemical spraying

Per ha

TW2019/26

Contract of tractor and Implements with driver/ Operator/assistant

Per operational hour

Mechanical mulching of pruned material

Per ha

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Tender Name

Unit

MF 2019/01

Slash and Maintenance of Same Age Young Pine Trees

Per Ha

MF 2019/02

Slash and Maintenance of Same Age Young Pine Trees (follow up) Per Ha

MF 2019/03

Slash and Maintenance of Mixed Age Young Pine Trees

MF 2019/04

Slash and Maintenance of Mixed Age Young Pine Trees (follow up) Per Ha

TW2019/27

MF 2019/05

Slashing of Mature Compartments

Per Ha

Firebreak Preparation

MF 2019/06

Slash & Herbicide Plantation Road Edges

Per Km

TW2019/28

Slashing of firebreaks

Per 100m

MF 2019/07

Riparian Area Slashing and Alien Weed Control

Per Ha

TW2019/29

Hoeing of tracers

Per 100m

MF 2019/08

Indigenous Forest Area Alien Weed Eradication

Per Ha

TW2019/30

Burning of firebreaks

Per operation

MF 2019/09

Clearing of High Density Weed Invested Areas

Per Ha

Development Operation

MF 2019/10

Extermination of Gum Stumps

Per Ha

TW2019/31

MF 2019/11

Herbicide Treatment on Noxious Weeds

Per Ha

General Operations

MF 2019/12A

Pruning Operation 1.5m to 3.0m

Per Ha

TW2019/32

Stand by a tractor driver

Per weekend

MF 2019/12B

Pruning Operation 5.0m to 7.0m

Per Ha

TW2019/33

Rubbish removal

Per operation

MF 2019/12C

Pruning Operation 9m

Per Ha

TW2019/34

Sunset caretaker & cleaner

Per month

MF 2019/13

Freya Pipeline Slash & Herbicide, Hoe & Clean

Per Km

TW2019/35

Fulltime security guards

Per month

MF 2019/14

Cleaning of water tanks

Per Tank

TW2019/36

Clean-up and Maintenance Team

Per day

MF 2019/15

Blanking Cruises

Per Ha

GM New Developments

MF 2019/16

Tally Clerk

Per Month

TW2019/37

Treeline planting of nursery trees

Per ha

MF 2019/17

Tractor Driver Assistant

Per Month

TW2019/38

Treeline slashing of New GM Area

Per ha

MF 2019/18

Fire Tower Lookout Operators

Per Operator per Month

TW2019/39

Treeline herbicide Application New GM Area

Per ha

MF 2019/19A

Fire Break Preparation - Slashing

Per Ha for Slashing

TW2019/40

Staking and De-suckering of newly planted Macadamia Trees New Dev

Per ha

MF 2019/19B

Fire Break Preparation – Cover Spraying

Per Ha for Cover spray/Poisoning

TW2019/41

Tree Stem Painting and phytophthora Control of New Dev

Per ha

MF 2019/19C

Fire Break Preparation – Hoeing Tracers

Per Km for Hoeing Tracer Belts

TW 2019/42

Manual Fertilizer Distribution on Young Trees on New Dev

Per ha

MF 2019/19D

Fire Break Preparation – Cold Burning

Per ha for Burning

TW 2019/43

Foliar Fertilizer Application on Young Trees on New Dev

Per ha

MF 2019/20A

Prescribed Burning - Slashing

Per Ha for Slashing

TW 2019/44

Newly planted Macadamia Trees Buck Protection on New Dev

Per ha

MF 2019/20B

Prescribed Burning – Cover Spraying

Per Ha for Cover spray/Poisoning

TW 2019/45

Herbicide Application on Security Fence on New Dev

Per km

MF 2019/20C

Prescribed Burning – Hoeing Tracers

Per Km for Hoeing Tracer Belts

TW 2019/46

Treelane mowing on New Dev

Wet rate p/ha

MF 2019/20D

Prescribed Burning – Cold Bunring

Per ha for Burning

TW 2019/47

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Vier medaljes vir Triegies by Tuks Top 10 Skole

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Van die 12 seuns- en 12 meisiesatlete van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt wat verlede Woensdag, 13 Februarie, deelgeneem het aan die jaarlikse Top 10 Skole Atletiekbyeenkoms by die Universiteit van Pretoria (Tukkies) se sportvelde, het vier met medaljes teruggekeer huis toe. Van links na regs staan Johannes Joubert (silwer in die driesprong vir seuns o.19), Benjamin de Waal (silwer vir driesprong seuns o.16), Tambani Ramahala (brons vir driesprong seuns o.16) en Vossie van Zyl (brons vir 3 000 m meisies o.19). Meer as 1300 atlete van 125 spanne het aan die byeenkoms deelgeneem.

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Ridgeway College in Louis Trichardt have had their most successful athletics season ever since joining the Independent Schools Athletic league five years ago. Their students amassed 447 medals this season, finishing in third place against some of the bigger independent schools. Pictured are the college’s athletics team. Headmaster Mr Bruce Wells congratulated the athletes on an outstanding season during their assembly on Tuesday, 12 February, and also commended coach Craig Viljoen for the work that he had done. He also thanked Mr Louis Cilliers, principal at Louis Trichardt High School, for allowing them to use their facilities for the inter-house track and field championships. Photo supplied.

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Ridgeway College in Louis Trichardt is very proud of these four athletes. They did exceptionally well the past season by setting records. Tendani Muloiwa set a record of 11.56 seconds in the 100m for U/15 boys during the day/night meeting at Louis Trichardt High School. He also set a long jump record of 5.78 meters at the University of Limpopo. Other team mates who set records at the University of Limpopo were David Ramalephe (11.86 seconds in the 100m for boys U/14), Junior Bessong (100m hurdles for boys U/14) and Alex Fourie (1.8 metres for high jump boys U/15). Pictured from left to right are Alex, Tendani, Junior and David. Photo supplied.

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Tyd om gereed te maak vir jaarlikse Conway Dag Rugby

‘n Fees van rugby is op die spyskaart tydens die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub se jaarlikse Conway Rugbydag wat Saterdag, 2 Maart, beslis sal word. Dit is ‘n geskiedkundige gebeurtenis aangesien dit die eerste wedstryde is wat op die klub se nuwe velde gespeel sal word. “Ons beloof ‘n volle dag van rugby,” het klubvoorsitter Kevin Gilbert gesê. Die oggend sal Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se rugbyspanne speel, met die senior wedstryde wat vanaf 14:00 beslis sal word. “Die hoogtepunt sal die twee Harlequin-spanne van Pretoria wees wat

die dag sal deelneem. Die hoofwedstryd van die dag is ook wanneer Louis Trichardt se eerstes teen Harlequins sal uitdraf,” het Gilbert gesê. Dié wedstryd, het Gilbert gesê, sal voorafgegaan word met ‘n “ou-manne” wedstryd. Oudergewoonte word plaaslike ondersteuners uitgenooi om die klub se spelers te kom ondersteun. Toegangsgeld by die hekke beloop R20 per voertuig, en oud en jonk is welkom. ‘n Kontantkroeg sal beskikbaar wees en verversings sal verkoop word vir die honger mae. ‘n Volledige program van die dag se verrigtinge sal in volgende week se uitgawe van die Zoutpansberger verskyn.

Charl Fritz en Marietha le Roux van die Bulldogs Veerpyltjieklub het Saterdag die gemengde dubbelspel gewen in die Vhembe Ope. Links staan Jaco Esterhuizen van die Badgers op Louis Trichardt en regs is Boet Naudé van die Bulldogs op Levubu. Foto verskaf.

Veerpyle vlieg tydens Vhembe Ope

in Levubu) vir hulle ‘n eerste plek losgegooi, terwyl klubmaats Wimpie Faasen en Marietha le Roux as naaswenners uit die stryd getree het. Jaco senior het ook die hoogste toemaak van die aand gehad met ‘n 128 en nog ‘n 151, terwyl Wimpie ‘n puik 171 punte ingepalm het met sy dubbels.

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Hoërskool Louis Trichardt is baie trots op Louise Dekker, wat op 8 en 9 Februarie deelgeneem het aan die SANESA Skole Perdryskou. As lid van die Blouberg Ryskool in Vivo het sy skitterend presteer in ruiterkuns deur ‘n eerste plek te behaal in die 1,2 m “2 Phase” kategorie. Foto verskaf.

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Veerpyltjiespelers van oor die hele Vhembe het op 9 Februarie deelgeneem aan die Vhembe Ope wat by die Levubu Rugbyklub aangebied is. Die enkelspel is gewen deur Jaco Esterhuizen (senior) van die Badgers in Louis Trichardt, terwyl Sico Erasmus, ook van die Badgers, as naaswenner uit die stryd getree het. Jaco en sy seun Jaco (junior) het ook die dubbelspel ingepalm, met klubmaats Boet en Johan Naudé van die Badgers in die tweede plek. Jaco Esterhuizen senior en junior (links) van die Badgers Veerpyltjieklub In die gemengde in Louis Trichardt het Saterdag, 9 Februarie, die dubbelspel gewen dubbelspel het Charl tydens die Vhembe Ope-veerpyltjiekompetisie. Regs staan Boet Naudé Fritz en Rachel de Ja van die Badgers Veerpyltjieklub op Levubu wat as gasheer opgetree ger (van die Bulldogs het vir die kompetisie. Foto verskaf.

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Visit us on the net at www.zoutpansberger.co.za Met die jaarlikse interhoër-atletiekbyeenkoms om die draai is leerlinge van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt druk besig om gees die vang. Vir die hele week kan die kinders elke dag aantrek volgens ‘n ander tema. Maandag was die tema “deurmekaar” en Dinsdag moes hulle aantrek volgens die eerste letter van hulle naam. Woensdag was die tema Disney. Die interhoër vind Vrydag by Hoërskool Merensky plaas teen PHS en die res. Afgeneem is van die kinders in hulle lawwe uitrustings. Foto’s: Hoërskool Louis Trichardt.

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